Truckee Half Marathon and 5K
Truckee Running Festival offers a scenic blend of road and trail with lake views.
Race Date
Aug 1, 2026
Location
Truckee, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Location
- Truckee, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,465
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Truckee Running Festival presents a unique race experience, drawing participants from around 14 states to the scenic beauty of Truckee, California. First run in 2011 and now in its 14th edition, this event has become a local fixture, though its field size has seen a recent decline, with around 163 finishers in recent years.
The course itself is a highlight, described as a beautiful combination of road and trail, offering views of the lake and abundant trees. While a significant portion is run on paved roads, including bike lanes, the mixed terrain adds to its distinct character. The race is generally well-marked, with some areas benefiting from traffic control, ensuring a smoother run for the approximately 216 median finishers.
Despite a smaller repeat-runner rate of about 13%, the Truckee Running Festival continues to offer a memorable day for those seeking a picturesque race. The typical winning time hovers around 81 minutes, indicating a course that is challenging yet rewarding for its participants.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Forest, Lake River
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick5814 years running
~216 finishers a year
shrinking
13% returning runners
limited extras
runners from 14 states
winner 1:21:30
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
46%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,465 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,465
Median time
2:18:18
Latest turnout
163
States
36
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K?
The Truckee Half Marathon and 5K is held on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Where does the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K take place?
It takes place in Truckee, California.
What distances does the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Truckee Half Marathon and 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,465 runners who have completed the Truckee Half Marathon and 5K.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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